Cruise West closes

Cruise West (Seattle, WA), a USTOA member, ceased operations on Sept. 18, canceling all cruises in 2010 and beyond. Their partner, Canodros (www.canodros.com), which operates the Galapagos Explorer II, is working on alternatives for passengers booked in the Galápagos in 2011.

For passengers booked on Cruise West cruises who have not yet traveled, steps to take are shown at www.cruisewest.com.